Definition

A type of carbohydrate made up of long chains of glucose molecules, often found in starch and used by plants for energy storage.

Example

Amylose is one of the two main components of starch, the other being amylopectin.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of amylose?

Yeah, I think it's a type of starch, right?

Exactly! It's the part of starch that's made up of long chains of glucose.

That's interesting! I didn't know there were different forms of starch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amylose is formed from "amyl" (from Greek "amylon", meaning starch) and "-ose" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote sugars or carbohydrates). The word "amylose" refers to a type of carbohydrate that is a component of starch.

Memory Tip

Think of 'amyl' which relates to starch, and '-ose' which indicates a sugar. This helps you remember that amylose is a type of sugar found in starch.

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